IN THIS CHAPTER
Creating a chart in Microsoft Graph
Working with chart data
Changing the chart type
Controlling chart options
Formatting chart elements
Using Excel charts
The term "chart" by itself is fairly generic-lots of things can be considered charts, including diagrams, organization charts, and even tables. However, in this chapter, "chart" has a specific meaning: a graphical element that summarizes and presents numeric data, such as a pie chart or bar chart.
Some people prefer to use other charting tools, but the one that comes with PowerPoint is adequate for most needs. In this chapter you'll learn how to create charts using a utility called Microsoft Graph and how to manipulate and format them.